Hr Executive And Generalist

Confidential; New Town; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, Kolkata (Head Office), requires an experienced HR Executive & Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations, payroll coordination, employee lifecycle management and statutory compliance for India operations. Reports to Global HR Manager.

The role covers onboarding, payroll processing, attendance, leave management, contracts and HR administration with a focus on Indian labour laws and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in HR Operations and Generalist functions.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, PF, ESIC, gratuity and compliance.
• Hands-on payroll administration and HRMS experience; proficient in MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee administration in India.
• Coordinate monthly payroll, attendance, leave management and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with PF/EPF, ESIC, gratuity and labour laws.
• Oversee employee lifecycle: onboarding, documentation, transfers, resignations, settlements.
• Maintain accurate HR records, HRMS data and statutory registers.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and HR communications.
• Support recruitment coordination and joining formalities.
• Implement HR policies, procedures and disciplinary processes.
• Address queries and grievances; liaise with Finance and authorities.
• Provide HR reports and MIS for management.

Skills

Payroll coordination

Employee lifecycle management

HR administration

Statutory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in HR or BA

Tools

MS Excel

HRMS

Job description

Position: HR Executive & Generalist

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (Head Office)

Experience: 57 Years

Reporting To: Global HR Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR Executive & Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations, payroll coordination, employee lifecycle management, HR administration and statutory compliance for our India operations. The candidate will report directly to the Global HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations and employee administration across India.
• Coordinate monthly payroll, salary processing, attendance, leave management and employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with PF/EPF, ESIC, gratuity, professional tax and other applicable Indian labour laws.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, documentation, confirmation, transfers, resignations and full and final settlements.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRMS data, personnel files and statutory registers.
• Prepare offer letters, appointment letters, employment contracts, HR circulars and other employee-related documents.
• Support recruitment coordination, interview scheduling and joining formalities.
• Implement HR policies, procedures and disciplinary processes.
• Address employee queries, grievances and day-to-day HR matters.
• Coordinate with Finance, external consultants and statutory authorities for HR compliance.
• Prepare HR reports, payroll summaries, attendance reports and other MIS reports for management.
• Report regularly to the Global HR Manager on HR operations, compliance and employee matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in HR Operations and Generalist functions.
• Strong working knowledge of Indian labour laws, PF, ESIC, gratuity and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience in payroll administration, HRMS and MS Excel.
• Good communication, coordination and employee management skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with a global HR team.

Preferred Candidate: Someone with strong hands-on experience in HR operations, payroll and statutory compliance, rather than a recruitment-focused HR profile.